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The pack poured out of the tunnel heading out into far less than ideal conditions. It seemed it would be difficult to match the men’s field’s performance from earlier in the week, but then again the depth of the men’s field was a very pleasant surprise.

 Main Pack - Women's 20K Race Walk - 2008 Bejing Olympics - China
1st pack in the race leaving the tunnel at the Bird's Nest - Beijing, China

Olga Kaniskina from Russia setting a world record pace
Olga Kaniskina, Russia - Setting a world record pace
1st Pack - Women's 20K Olympic Race Walk
1st pack led by María Vasco of Spain and Elisa Rigaudo of Italy

Continuation of the 1st pack - 2008 Woman's 20K Olympic Race Walk
The rest of the lead pack - Women's 20K Olympic Race Walk - Beijing, China

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